India expands Fast Track Immigration e-Gate access

India’s Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme is now operational through e-Gates at 13 international airports.

The programme is available, without an application fee, to eligible Indian nationals and OCI-card holders. It is intended to speed up immigration clearance at both arrivals and departures after enrolment and biometric verification.

The current e-Gate locations are Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Lucknow, Amritsar, Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram and Trichy.

Applicants must register through the official FTI-TTP portal and complete biometric enrolment at a designated airport or FRRO office. DigiYatra registration alone is not sufficient. Participants should also note that e-Gate users are not ordinarily issued physical immigration stamps; travel information can instead be accessed through the programme portal.

For frequent business travellers, the programme is a useful facilitation measure. It does not replace immigration-compliance requirements or guarantee enrolment.

This article is based on information procured from official sources and public portals. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Kindly consult the relevant public authority or an immigration advisor at the Legit Migrant for guidance specific to your circumstances.